One of the things I miss the most from normal life is theatre. Before large gatherings became borderline dangerous, I spent a lot of my time acting. It was a great hobby to have back when it was safe to perform. There’s so much involved in a hobby like that.

I used to perform in shows, go see shows to support my peers and friends, play acting or improv games with my friends or at clubs, and even make silly home videos with my family. So when you look at it, there’s still ways to be an actor and improve your skills when there’s a pandemic. It’s not always about performing in front of the biggest audiences, being the best, or getting awards. That’s something that I always try to teach people who want to get involved in theatre, or who want to try acting. You’re not always going to get the role you want. You may not get the recognition you want, the sudden viral fame, or be put on a pedestal.

The first step to truly enjoying acting and theatre, is being in it solely for the acting/performing part. When you don’t think about the outcome, and focus on being in the moment and enjoying being a character, it takes the stress away and makes it fun.

That’s what I hope to accomplish with this blog. To find ways for me and others to improve their skills and act at home, and have fun with it! I hope to cover things like how to truly become a character, how to play fun improv games with your friends (safely, of course), and how to create your own skit at home for YouTube or TikTok (Yes, I want to make a TikTok).

Join me on my journey to grow as an actor in this challenging time!